I love shortbread, in fact I think its probably my favourite tea time snack. Nothing quite matches that buttery flavour and short texture. I have finally perfected this easy shortbread recipe and it is so easy to mix up and bake.
I use the addition of rice flour but corn starch gives a similar bite to the cookie. I find the rice flour makes a less dry texture than the corn starch though. Don’t be put off with the amount of butter in the recipe, these are the type of treats you indulge in every so often!
I use salted butter for this recipe, some people will insist on using unsalted but I think it gives the shortbread a better rounded flavour and there is no need to add any additional salt to the recipe. There are literally 4 ingredients to this recipe and you will have the most delicious shortbread to share with guests or to keep for yourself…wink wink.
PrintEasy Shortbread Recipe
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A classic shortbread recipe that is easy to make and easy to eat. Perfect with a nice cup of tea.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 slices
- Method: baking
Ingredients
120g white sugar
300g salted butter, softened
300g all purpose flour
140g rice flour
30g caster sugar for finishing
Instructions
Combine butter and white sugar in a bowl until smooth
Add the flours and mix until mixture comes together
Tip out the ingredients in a rectangular tray (roughly 20cm X 30cm)
Press down until mixture is evenly spread out, smooth surface us much as possible
Place in fridge for at least 30 minutes covered with cling film
Pre-heat oven to 180C
Remove tray from fridge and dot all over with a fork
Place in oven for 25-30 minutes
Cook until golden brown
Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with caster sugar
Let cool completely and cut into slices
Serve with a nice cup of tea
Keywords: shortbread, easy shortbread, shortbread biscuits, tea time snack, tea
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